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With the ever-developing cyber threat landscape and increasingly demanding consumer expectations, balancing cybersecurity and customer experience needs can be very challenging for an organisation.  Edgio, the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, identifies two of the most common cyber threats that can be limited through edge computing and provide the best possible user experience.  Zero-day attacks Some of the most prominent threats today are zero-day...

SoSafe, Europe’s major vendor for security awareness and training announced the appointment of Gonçalo Gaiolas, former C-level executive and leader of the product organisation at OutSystems, as Chief Product Officer (CPO).   Gaiolas will lead SoSafe’s entire product organisation and will further drive product innovation and strengthen the company’s global product leadership. Rise in cybercrimes Niklas Hellemann, Co-Founder and SoSafe CEO, "At SoSafe, we are on a...

Video software firm - Milestone Systems delivered double-digit growth in 2022, according to the Danish company’s newly released Annual Report. The Copenhagen-headquartered technology company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (DKK), a 30% increase compared to 2021. Milestone reported a pre-tax profit of 11 million DKK in 2022. The company aims to more than double its 2021 revenue by 2026 as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Ambitious growth stra...

Twilio (TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for major brands, has announced that Charlie Bell has been appointed to the Twilio Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2023. Charlie Bell is a member of Microsoft’s Senior Leadership Team, where he serves as Executive Vice President of Security, Compliance Identity, and Management. Vast technology industry experience Charlie is one of the most well-respected and admired technologists in t...

Research from the global mobile trade association GSMA estimates that the market for virtual network slicing among enterprises is projected to be worth US$ 300 billion by 2025.  However, mobile operators who are seeking to use their 5G networks to offer network slicing to business customers must be prepared to take on extra responsibility around cyber-security, according to Dmitry Kurbatov, Co-Founder and CTO at SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the te...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, introduces the BDR Company Value Builder, a powerful new program based on a proven methodology that helps contractors prepare for a satisfying business exit. The BDR Company Value Builder uses the Personal Readiness to Exit metric, known as PREScore™, and other innovative systems to calculate how prepared business owners and their companies are for exit opportunitie...

Wayne Alert System, Inc., a family-owned and run life-safety and security provider with UL/FM central station monitoring, announced that it has acquired Red Alert Alarm Systems of Topsfield, Mass.  The purchase further increases Wayne Alarms's share in the greater Boston area as the company continues to grow and expand.  Increased security access  "The combination of Red Alert Alarm Systems with our company increases our market share, adds to our geographic presence, and provid...

Logpoint announced the new release of capabilities to its cybersecurity operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, endpoint security, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies. The new capabilities enable security analysts to protect the organisation against threats by increasing observability and decreasing the time to respond to threats.  New case management According to a Forrester Study, SOC teams receive over 11,000 security alerts daily and struggle to get an o...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is showcasing award-winning and ground-breaking technologies at ISC West 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Highlighted will be the award-winning sensor fusion engine, a wide range of perimeter sensors, and software innovations for security and business operations. Sensor Fusion Engine “Our development team has made advancements with the Sensor Fusion Engine, a breakthr...

Ahead of World Backup Data Day, please find comments below by Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of Research at SANS Technology Institute, and Lisa Erickson, Head of Data Protection Product Management at Veritas. Dr. Johannes explains why data should be considered 'at risk’ if it can’t be found in at least three locations and Lisa Erickson says organisations should implement comprehensive classification systems to understand the kinds of data they have and therefore where and how it should...

Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to confirm their Digital Services platforms have received Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) accreditation from the BSIA. CySPAG accreditation Set up in 2017, the Cyber Security Product Assurance Group (CySPAG) is an action group that is operated by the BSIA to tackle cybersecurity in the professional security industry to ensure best-in-class digital security products enter the market. Following a strict assessment procedure to...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has announced a new professionally-installed video doorbell and enhancements to its award-winning ProSeries Platform at ISC West 2023 (exhibitor stand #10047). Less than one year ago, Resideo acquired First Alert, America’s most trusted brand in fire safety. Resideo’s new First Alert VX1 HD Video Doorbell offers unmatched durability, leading video quality and enhanced artifici...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Erik Maris as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, effective immediately. Erik Maris has been an IDEMIA Board Member since 2022 and an Advisory Partner at Advent International Ltd, since November 2020. As a specialist in complex and cross-border transactions, Erik has led more than a hundred operations in his career. Erik Maris appointed Chairman of IDEMIA’s Supervisory Boa...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing the latest version of its LINQ™ Dashboard for remote power management at ISC West 2023 in booth #11073. This new dashboard supports virtually unlimited Altronix LINQ-enabled products throughout multiple sites, providing comprehensive remote power diagnostics. Remote management “This new version of our LINQ Dashboard simplifies deployment and enables remote...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control and management solutions at the 2023 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, March 29-30 in San Diego, CA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth #1913.    Key control and management in gaming “While all businesses hav...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that Angela Parker, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Allied Universal Technology Services business unit, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Angela Parker will join six other leading industry professionals, while serving a two-year term in support of the association’s mission ‘To be a catalyst for success within the global secu...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of the new IQ4 NS (No Screen) Security and Smart Home System. The new screen-free system provides the same quality and reliability customers expect from the IQ Panel 4 platform, but at an entry level price. The IQ4 NS allows users to take advantage of the powerful and robust feature set directly from their smart devices for added convenience and cost savings. Custom-tailored solution Johnson Con...

Access solutions pioneer - dormakaba will showcase its vision for access reimagined in booth 14039 at ISC West, from March 29-31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The booth will feature new product innovations and smart access technology that will help create safe and sustainable places where people can move seamlessly. Author's quote Booth will feature new product innovations and smart access technology “ISC West 2023 marks the three-year milestone in the ongoing transformation of dor...

Lacework®, a data-driven cloud security company announced major enhancements to the Lacework Partner Program that will drive improved business outcomes for customers. The programme helps partners focus on the specific security needs of customers, making it easier to help organisations find the best security solution for their environment with the Lacework Polygraph® Data Platform. Customers receive faster time to protection and insights and ongoing support for their cloud security solut...

As a critical aspect of security, access control plays a crucial role in protecting assets, information, and people. It's vital for professionals working in the security industry to understand the importance of access control and how to implement it effectively to safeguard their organisations physical security. Working in partnership with Lee Odess, CEO of Access Control Executive Brief, the event has constructed a BRAND NEW conference theatre for The Security Event 2023. Access Control Execu...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will be showcasing an entire suite of intrusion, access control and video security solutions in Stand 18033 at the ISC West 2023 Expo, which is taking place from March 29 to March 31, 2023, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will highlight its "one platform" theme by demonstrating how its full range of innovative new products provides the right solution for every custome...

KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (KORE/KORE WS), a globally renowned company in Internet of Things (‘IoT’) Solutions and worldwide IoT Connectivity-as-a-Service (‘IoT CaaS’), announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Twilio’s IoT business unit, as part of a growth strategy to provide customers with a unified, seamless approach to launching IoT solutions as the world’s leading pure-play IoT provider. As consideration for the acquisition, Twilio (TWLO...

Invicti Security™ announces its partnership with Climb Channel Solutions, a global specialty IT distributor. With a primary focus on the UK and Irish markets, Climb will deliver Invicti’s full product portfolio in addition to having technical, pre- and post-sales support on the partnership roadmap. Invicti – which acquired and combined AppSec solutions Acunetix and Netsparker under its brand name – delivers continuous application security with zero noise, designed to be...

LenelS2, the pioneer in advanced security systems and services, will showcase new and upcoming product and service innovations, with a focus on cloud-based solutions, at the annual International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2023), in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on March 28 – 31, 2023.  LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Cloud-based services Highlights fr...

PureTech Systems has announced its integration with Intel's OpenVINO to deliver its’ AI-boosted video analytics on edge devices with lower cost, lower power consumption, and smaller size. OpenVINO is a powerful toolkit developed by Intel, which allows developers to deploy their computer vision applications on a variety of hardware platforms, including edge devices. By integrating with Intel, PureTech Systems' AI-boosted video analytics can now run on edge devices without the need for a di...

AU10TIX, a global technology pioneer in identity verification and identity management announced it is working with Microsoft, a global technology company with a commitment to be carbon negative by 2030, on Reusable ID, a breakthrough in verifiable credentials (VC) architecture for identity management. Verifiable credentials (VC) VCs are reusable, unalterable digital credentials that prove the identity of a person or entity and allow the safe sharing of personal documents and biometric credenti...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) installations will reach into the billions in the coming years and there’s good reason for the technology’s popularity: it’s the perfect way to extend power to new devices and locations while enhancing systems integrations. LifeSafety Power is helping perpetuate this trend with its expanding family of BiTSTREAM IEEE 802.3bt-compliant midspan injectors, switches and PoE-powered DC power supply/chargers. UL 294-listed BiTSTREAM meets the high-power PoE...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announces an update to its PDK Cloud Node software that introduces two new features: Credential Self-Help and Controller Continuity. Credential Self-Help will be available to all PDK users who rely on mobile credentials, and Controller Continuity for all sites using PDK Red controllers. Access control platform Credential Self-Help: Mobile credentials are unique to each smartphone and cannot be shared across...

VIVOTEK, the pioneering global IP surveillance provider, strives to provide comprehensive security solutions and launches first-ever facial recognition camera that integrates edge computing to help enterprises to quickly identify the gender and age of people in the video on edge, as well as those who are wearing masks. The camera has a built-in memory card with facial data storage up to 10,000 profiles and achieves a 99% accuracy rate of detection. The camera can also target specific images fo...

South Korea’s second largest vendor of video surveillance equipment, IDIS, has announced its intention to acquire Costar Technologies, a US-based vendor of video surveillance equipment. Analysts at Novaira Insights believe by doing so, IDIS could be signalling an intention to emulate the success of South Korea’s largest vendor of video surveillance equipment and long-time rival, Hanwha Vision. According to Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, “We esti...